Meet The Team

Amy van Elkan, MD

Founder & Anesthesiologist
Dr. Amy van Elkan is the founder and chief anesthesiologist at Crestline Health and Wellness. A graduate and residency-trained anesthesiologist from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Dr. van Elkan has been working with ketamine for her entire professional career. Early in her practice, she noticed a striking pattern—patients with preexisting depression often reported an improvement in their symptoms after anesthetics containing ketamine. This observation sparked a lifelong passion for exploring ketamine’s potential beyond the operating room. In 2019, she founded Crestline Health and Wellness to provide hope and healing to patients whose symptoms are resistant to traditional treatments. Dr. van Elkan is deeply committed to creating a supportive environment where each patient is treated with empathy, respect, and individualized attention. When she’s not in the clinic, Dr. van Elkan enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on her granddaughter at gymnastics meets.

Ashley Fontaine, RN

Chief Nursing Officer

Ashley has been with Crestline Health and Wellness since its inception and plays an essential role in ensuring every patient’s experience is compassionate and safe. Ashley first met Dr. van Elkan in 2018 while working in interventional pain management and was inspired to join her in pioneering ketamine therapy in Birmingham.

A nurse since 2007, Ashley spent over a decade on the orthopedic floor at St. Vincent’s Hospital, where she advanced to floor supervisor and honed her clinical expertise and leadership skills. Her deep well of nursing knowledge and calm, reassuring presence make her an anchor for both patients and staff.

Outside of work, Ashley enjoys cheering on her son at football games and her daughter on the softball field, embodying the same warmth and dedication in her personal life that she brings to her nursing practice.

Hampton Leigh Adams

Patient Care Coordinator (Nurse in Training)

Hampton Leigh joined Crestline Health and Wellness in 2020 and serves as the clinic’s Patient Care Coordinator. With a background in French Literature and a lifelong love of language and connection, Hampton found a new calling in healthcare after moving back home during the pandemic.

At Crestline Health and Wellness, Hampton is often the first point of contact for patients, ensuring they feel comfortable, informed, and cared for from their very first interaction. Whether answering questions over the phone, managing scheduling, or coordinating documentation, Hampton’s focus is always on making each patient feel seen, heard, and supported.

Currently completing a nursing degree, Hampton is passionate about continuing to grow within healthcare and carrying Crestline Health and Wellness’ mission of compassionate care forward. Outside the clinic, Hampton enjoys practicing French, playing video games and connecting with others through language and shared experiences

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